Mississippi State Laws
Updated for 2026
Mississippi Divorce Laws
Your complete guide to divorce in Mississippi. Uses percentage of income model for child support.
Understanding Mississippi Divorce Law
Property Division
Mississippi follows Equitable Distribution.
Fair DivisionGrounds for Divorce
No-Fault: Irreconcilable differences (requires consent or no contest)
Fault or No-FaultChild Custody
Courts use Albright factors for best interests determination.
Best InterestsChild Support
Uses Percentage of Income Model.
Percentage of Income ModelAlbright Custody Factors
1
Age, health, sex of child
2
Continuity of care
3
Parenting skills
4
Willingness to provide care
5
Employment of parents
6
Physical and mental health of parents
7
Emotional ties of parent and child
8
Moral fitness of parents
9
Home, school, community record
10
Preference of child at age 12+
Spousal Support
Temporary Alimony
During proceedings
Rehabilitative Alimony
For training or education
Periodic Alimony
Ongoing support
Key Statutes
Miss. Code 93-5-1
Grounds for Divorce
Fault and no-fault grounds
Miss. Code 93-5-23
Property Division
Equitable distribution
Miss. Code 93-5-24
Child Custody
Best interests standard
Recent Changes
2024
Child Support Guidelines
Mississippi updated child support percentages.
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